Chelsea fear Terry out for 'up to six weeks'

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2007

LONDON (AFP) — Chelsea captain John Terry could be out for up to six weeks, his club said Monday, after revealing the England centre-half broke three bones in his foot following a clash with Emmanuel Eboue during a 1-0 defeat away to Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Terry left the Emirates Stadium here Sunday on crutches after going off before half-time in a hard-fought London derby.

"Scans today (Monday) have revealed that John Terry has fractured three bones in his right foot, including his third metatarsal," said a Chelsea statement on the club's official website, www.chelseafc.com.

"The initial diagnosis suggests he may be out for six weeks."

Club doctor Bryan English told Chelsea TV: "An x-ray taken in the Arsenal medical room straight after John...